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Weight-loss drugs like Ozempic could also help fight dementia but raise other health risks, study says
Ozempic was first approved to treat diabetes in Canada seven years ago. Now the largest study of its kind suggests it and other medications like it have a host of other potential health benefits beyond obesity, but could also bring increased risk of other conditions.
Salmonella linked to recalled mini pastries may have infected nearly 1,600: PHAC
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the Sweet Cream brand mini pastries have been distributed at bakeries, hotels, restaurants, cafeterias, hospitals, and retirement residences and have been served at catered events.
Kingston, Ont., declares emergency as roughly 1 in 3 households struggle with food insecurity
City joins Toronto and Mississauga in calling on upper levels of government to increase social assistance rates to meet basic needs.
Northern B.C. doctor calls for RSV shots to be available to all infants
Dr. Patrick Hemmons travelled to Seattle to get an RSV shot for his daughter. He says he hopes to see nirsevimab become more easily accessible across the country.
Need a simple way to destress? Stop and notice nature, experts say
On those dreary winter days, it's easy to feel low, but experts recommend a simple way to boost your mood: take notice of nature. Doing so can spark moments of joy called "glimmers."
B.C. health-care professionals welcome review of administrative system costs
Health-care workers' associations in B.C. are welcoming a commitment, in the mandate letter for the health minister, to reduce the cost of health-care administration in the province.
17 hospitalized in salmonella outbreak linked to mini pastries
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the Sweet Cream brand mini pastries have been distributed at bakeries, hotels, restaurants, cafeterias, hospitals, retirement residences, and have been served at catered events.
Escaping the cycle of addiction felt impossible. Then I became pregnant
Emily Ranft used to be an addict. When she got pregnant, she realized she needed to make some drastic changes to become the mom and person she knew she could be.
Fraudster Kaitlyn Braun is a young, non-violent repeat offender. How should others like her be sentenced?
The rapid re-arrest of Kaitlyn Braun, who repeatedly defrauded multiple doulas in Ontario by pretending to be pregnant and requiring their services, underscores the challenges the criminal justice system has in dealing with perpetrators like her: A young, non-violent offender with mental health struggles who appears unable or unwilling to cease doing a very specific kind of harm.
As HMPV circulates in China, how should we talk about foreign disease outbreaks?
As global coverage of infectious diseases continues to evolve as a result of lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic, experts say public health officials and media need to responsibly share information, including context for any given disease outbreak.
Why those in L.A. whose homes were spared in wildfires could still face serious health risks
The massive scale of the Los Angeles wildfires means even people whose homes didn't burn down face health concerns from airborne compounds in the ash and smoke, researchers say.
Jean Marie River, N.W.T., facing outbreak of respiratory illness, chief says
Jean Marie River Chief Melanie Menacho said she and other community members don’t know yet what illness is going around, but it's spread to "about half" of households in the community of around 70 people in only two weeks.
Eggs recalled in multiple provinces over salmonella concerns
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency says the recall covers Compliments, Foremost, Golden Valley Eggs, IGA, no name and Western Family eggs.
The anesthesiologist shortage is now a 'full-blown crisis.' Should Canada use nurse anesthetists?
The domino effect caused by a shortage of anesthesiologists in Canada could be improved if the country allowed specially trained nurses to provide anesthesia care, something they do in the United States, nursing advocates say.
This woman went blind after a night out in Bali. She's warning other tourists about methanol in their drinks
Ashley King woke up blind after her drinks were tainted with methanol during a vacation in Bali. She’s warning others of the fatal consequences of methanol poisoning.
Long wait for cancer drug approvals causing 'great anguish' among patients, doctors
Canada lags behind other developed countries when it comes to the length of time it takes to approve desperately needed cancer drugs. Patients and doctors say that's causing frustration and threatening lives.
Wildfire smoke, ash spark health concerns in L.A.
Many residents of Los Angeles are now waiting to return to what's left of their homes. But even for those whose houses were spared, health concerns around smoke and ash will linger.
Canada has a doctor shortage, but thousands of foreign-trained physicians already here still face barriers
Millions of Canadians do not have access to a family doctor. Thousands of internationally trained physicians living in Canada could help bring that number down but are currently unable to work as doctors because of several hurdles.
Quebec cuts 1,000 health-care jobs in a month as it tackles deficit
Announcements of job cuts in the health network have multiplied in recent weeks as Quebec tries to eliminate a $1.5 billion deficit in the public health-care system.
Ontario teen with brain cancer heading to Florida to access treatment unavailable in Canada
A London, Ont., teenager with brain cancer and her family will have to travel to the United States to receive a cutting-edge form of radiation therapy that's not yet available anywhere iCanada.